Compare Rambo turnout blankets
Rambo Supreme vs Original vs Optimo Turnout Blankets
Rambo Supreme, Original and Optimo turnouts by Horseware, compared on fabric, fill and cut.
Choose Rambo Supreme for the 1680D outer, Original for the classic cut in one fixed fill weight, or Optimo for a liner system cut for bigger-built horses. Duo and 1680D add two more routes.
Supreme, Original and Optimo turnouts side by side
| Line | Supreme | Original | Optimo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price tier ($ lowest to $$$$ highest of the three lines) | $$$ | $$ | $$ to $$$$ (outer only to outer plus liner) |
| Outer fabric | 1680D ballistic nylon (0g, 50g and VeriLayer 250g) | 1000D ballistic nylon | 1000D ballistic nylon |
| Fill options | 0g, 50g, VeriLayer 250g and 450g | 0g, 200g and 400g thermobonded fiberfill | Outer only (0g), Turnout 0g plus 400g Liner, Turnout Plus (0g) |
| Liners and hood | Liner loops; detachable hood included | The 0g has no attachments for liners or hood | Liner system; the 0g plus 400g pack includes a 150g removable hood |
| Neck and cut | Surefit neck with V-front closure, leg arches | Classic original cut, double front closures | Articulated Pivotal Dart System, Surefit neck; Turnout Plus has a removable neck rug |
| Surcingles | Three cross surcingles | Cross surcingles (two on the 400g) | Removable surcingles (three on Turnout Plus) |
| Built for | The practical horse owner who wants a hard-wearing 1680D outer | The classic Rambo cut | Bigger-built horses, per Horseware |
Supreme: the 1680D turnout for hard-wearing everyday use
The Rambo Supreme Turnout 50g is the Rambo turnout for riders who want a hard-wearing 1680D outer. Horseware makes the 0g, 50g and VeriLayer 250g in 1680D ballistic nylon and says it is 120% stronger than its standard 1000D, waterproof and breathable. Horseware lists the VeriLayer 450g with a 1000D outer.
Supreme turnouts come with the Surefit neck with a V-front closure, leg arches, three cross surcingles, liner loops and a detachable hood. The 0g is a turnout sheet with no fill, the 50g adds 50g of thermobonded fiberfill, and the VeriLayer weights vary the thickness of the fill, 250g in the medium weight and up to 450g, to put more warmth where the horse needs it and less weight overall.
Want a simpler turnout with one fixed fill weight? The Original below is the classic Rambo cut.
For me the Supremes fit larger than the Wugs. Which having a draftx, the Supremes work out better for me, but perhaps not with a TB.
★★★★★
Perfect sheet layer, fits well, good quality. I have many Rambo blankets and they hold up well.
Original: the classic Rambo turnout at a lower tier
The Rambo Original Turnout 200g is the classic Rambo turnout: 1000D ballistic nylon in the original neck design with classic double front closures. It also comes in 0g and 400g, so you pick a fixed fill weight and put it on. Horseware packs the Original in its Bag for Life.
The 0g and 200g have an anti-static, anti-bacterial lining. Horseware says the 0g works in almost any climate and guarantees it will stay waterproof for three years. It has no attachments for liners or a hood, so the weight you buy is the weight your horse wears all season. The 200g and 400g add thermobonded fiberfill for colder turnout, and the 0g stays a turnout sheet for rain, wind and milder days.
Look elsewhere if you want to layer: the Supreme and Optimo above and below both take liners.
Optimo: the layering turnout for bigger-built horses
The Rambo Optimo Turnout 0g plus 400g Liner is the layering pack in the Rambo range, with a 0g 1000D outer, a 400g removable liner and a 150g removable hood. Horseware designed the Optimo for the bigger-built horse around an Articulated Pivotal Dart, set above and behind the shoulder so the front moves with the horse and stays in place.
You can start with the Optimo Turnout Outer Only and add liners later, or choose the Optimo Turnout Plus, a 0g outer with a removable neck rug. All three use a 1000D ballistic nylon outer with the Surefit neck and removable surcingles. One rider uses an Optimo on a stocky QH/Draft cross that is huge in the chest and says it works great.
One rider wears an 81 in the Original and a 78 in the Optimo, so check the size chart on the product page. Look elsewhere if you want one fixed weight and no liners: the Original is the simpler pick.
Rambo Optimo Turnout 0g plus 400g Liner
I've been using Rambo Optimos with the 200 & 400g liners for 2 seasons now. I love them! They don't shift, easy to work with, and I only have 1 waterproof layer per horse to launder at the end of the season, instead of 3.
I have a very stocky QH/Draft X and I use the Rambo Optimo on him because he's so huge in the chest.
Duo and 1680D: two more Rambo turnout routes
The Rambo Duo Turnout is the Rambo set for riders who want one purchase to cover the season: a 1000D outer with 100g of fill, a 300g liner and a matching neck cover. The Duo Ripstop Plus Turnout Bundle pairs a 100g ripstop outer and neck rug with a 100g and a 200g liner, so you can stack the layers as the weather changes.
If you want the Supreme's fabric in a separate cut, the Rambo 1680D Turnout 0g is a 1680D turnout sheet with the Surefit neck and V-front closure, and Horseware says its slick surface helps against biting and tearing in the field. The 1680D Wug Turnout 0g adds a high Wug neck that Horseware says reduces wither pressure on high-withered horses. The 1680D and Wug turnouts also come in 50g.
How to choose between Supreme, Original and Optimo
- Pick your horse's build first: Optimo is cut for bigger-built horses, while Supreme and Original suit most other horses.
- Pick your fabric next: Supreme has the 1680D outer in the 0g, 50g and 250g, and Original has the classic 1000D cut.
- Pick your warmth last: choose a fixed fill weight on Supreme or Original, or layer liners on Supreme and Optimo as the weather changes.
Browse heavy turnout blankets and medium weight turnout blankets to match a fill weight, or see how Rambo compares with its sibling line in Rambo vs Amigo blankets.
What riders say about Rambo turnout blankets
Rider comments on Rambo blankets, from midwinter warmth to years of wear.
Love the designe and quality The size 81 fits my Friesian very well with the ability to adjust. It stay in place Fit is great
I've purchased just about every brand of blanket out there and always go back to the Rambo because of the cut and shape: they have good cut for the wither and shoulder that I just don't see in other brands.
They are wearing like iron and for the first time ever - no rubs...gussets...plenty of room for her big shoulders.
I love my Rambos. I have some that are 10 years old, never needed a repair, and are still completely waterproof.
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Rambo turnout blankets FAQ
What is the difference between Rambo Supreme, Original and Optimo?
Supreme has a 1680D ballistic nylon outer in the 0g, 50g and VeriLayer 250g, with a Surefit neck and liner loops. Original is the classic cut in 1000D with double front closures. Optimo adds an Articulated Pivotal Dart and a liner system. Match the line to your horse's build, then pick a fill weight.
CloseWho makes Rambo horse blankets?
Horseware makes Rambo. Horseware describes the turnouts as waterproof and breathable, and its product information gives the Original 0g and Supreme 50g a three-year waterproof and breathability guarantee. Check the product page for the line you choose.
CloseDo Rambo turnouts run big?
Fit differs by line, so check the size chart on the product page. One rider wears an 81 in the Original and a 78 in the Optimo and says the Optimo runs larger. Another found the Supreme fit larger than the Wug. Measure your horse, then compare.
CloseCan I add a liner to a Rambo turnout?
Yes on the Supreme and Optimo. Horseware lists the Supreme as liner compatible, and the Optimo outer works with its liner system, with liners sold separately. The Duo includes its own 300g liner. The Original 0g has no attachments for liners or a hood. Choose the line before the fill.
CloseWhat does the Duo include?
The Rambo Duo Turnout is a full set with a 100g outer, a 300g liner and a matching neck rug. The Duo Ripstop Plus Turnout Bundle has a 100g ripstop outer and neck rug with a 100g and a 200g liner. Open the Duo page to compare both sets.
CloseProduct details from Horseware product information; rider quotes from verified reviews and rider forums, checked November 2026.